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Tramping the Old Hakone Path of Cobblestones
Joined 2017
Bus ride up the soaring Hakone mountains at the foot of Mt. Fuji, a hot sweet drink at a traditional tea house, walk on a historic stone-paved Hakone path, lunch at Motohakone, sail on a pirate boat, panoramic views from a ropeway, stop at fuming Owakudani Valley tasting black eggs boiled by volcanic heat, cable car descent to Gora, train ride to Tonosawa, Benzaiten Shrine and a dip in a spa.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Just outside the ticket gate of HakoneYumo to Station
Outside of the ticket gate of Hakone Yumoto Station. Customers and guide meet
Bus ride up the Hakone Mountains
Hot sweet drink at a traditional teahouse
Walk on a historic stone-paved Hakone path
Lunch at Motohakone
Sail on a Hakone Pirate Ship
Panoramic views from a ropeway
Stop at fuming Owakudani Volcanic Valley, tasting black eggs boiled with volcanic heat
Cable car descent to Gora and mountain train ride to Tonosawa
Benzaiten Shrine and a dip in a hot spring bath
Hakone Yumoto Station. End of the tour and customers and guide part
Ending Point
Hakone Yumoto Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
guide's transportation fee ￥6,170, guide's spa fee ￥1,600, tourist's transportation fee ￥4,740 (starting from Yumoto Sta.and getting to Yumoto Sta. using taxi from Yumoto Sta. to Amasake Chaya ＋public transportations from Amasake Chaya to Yumoto Sta.）, tourist's meal, tourist's drink, tourist's spa fee ￥1,600 per person (if a private bath is used, ￥9,400 for a 2-people room or ￥10,400 for a 4-people room for two hours on a weekday. On weekends, ￥11,400 for a 2-people room and ￥12,400 for a 4-people room.)
Tour Important Information
We walk more than one hour up a stone-paved path and there are some steep slopes. We take a hot spring bath. So we need following things:
1. shoes for walking
2. rain gear (umbrella or raincoat, just in case for the rain during walking)
3. changing clothes for hot spring bath
4. a washing towel and a drying towel for hot spring bath (you can buy a face towel for 250 yen and a bath towel for 450 yen)
We can shorten the tour time by omitting ferry cruising, ropeway, and cable cars.
(What To Expect)
We can experience our simple and basic style of life.
Like the travelers of old days, in a part of our tour, we walk on foot, going on a stone-paved path lined with cider trees and bamboo bushes, filled with nature.
It is dark inside the teahouse. Through the opened doors, the sunlight comes in and washes the wooden floors of the living space, elevated from the earthen floors. A hearth is dug in one wooden floor and we sit around the burning fire and are served with a hot sweet drink made from rice.
At the end of the tour, we relax in a hot spring. This spa is furnished with a variety of hot baths in the open air, facing the garden in the middle.
As means of transportation, we can try multiplicity of vehicles including bus, ferry, ropeway, cable car, and train.
Important message from the supplier
1. The fee doesn't include the tourists' transportation fees.
2. The fee doesn't include the tourists' meals or beverages.
3. The fee doesn't include admission charges for visiting places or charges for hands-on activities.
4. Tourists pay the guide's transportation fees.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Takao M.
Hi, I'm Takao. I like walking with my friends in the mountains, along rivers and beaches, and visiting historical places and museums. Usually, after enjoying these places, we take a dip in hot springs and drink beer.
As a guide, however, I'll take up places easy to walk around. I assume not many people from abroad are prepared for sweating activities.
If you like, though, I can modify my plan, connecting with a short hiking, hot bath and a drinking place.
Reviews
Terrence t S.
Tramping the Old Hakone Path of Cobblestones
“AMAZING DAY”
with my guide. First of all: what a true charming gentleman Mr Takao was waiting for me at the busstop and we just started exploring the amazing sights and scenery of Hakone. Get ready to walk A LOT as Hakone is quite spread out. My hightlight was definitely to see Mt. Fuji clear from all clouds and mist. Also the Hakone trail: walking over a historic path on centuries old stones in the middle of nature was magical. Mr. Takao cn tell you a lot of the history and legends of this beautiful mountian resort. It was dfinitely one of my highlights and I am truly grateful to have spent the day with mr. Takao
Takao M.
Hi, Terry. Thank you so much for your kind review. I’ll take care not to get carried away by the compliments. May I ask you two questions? I’m interested in a Duch word “Niksen.” The word seems to mean not doing things, but being as we are. It’s like sitting idly on a chair, looking leisurely out of the window or listening to music without focusing on it too much. Is it a traditional way of living in the Netherlands? Do you practice it? What was the Dutch word you told me? The word Dutch people say quite often without meaning anything. You taught me the word when we were transferring from the ropeway to the cable car if I remember correctly. We have seen all the places and we just started our way back. I thought we have had a good time and had a sense of accomplishment at that time. I’m sorry my questions are too long. Best regards, Takao Mizushima
“Very happy customers”
Takao-san was very kind and flexible from the beginning and put a lot of effort into making this tour a great experience. Thank you very much!
Takao M.
Hi, Tina. Thank you very much for your kind review! I’m very happy that I was able to show Mr. & Mrs. Linder around in Hakone. I loved them and Germany so much that I bought German beers the following day. They tasted excellent! Please say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Linder, thank you. Best regards, Takao Mizushima
“it was an amazing day in Hakone”
Takao took us around Hakone. He also gave us useful information during the trip. He also was kind to fulfill our request to find places that accommodate our requirements. The amazake was also very delicious! Takao also walked us to the hotel we are staying at in Hakone. Hakone overall was also nice. And as the song says "The Hakone Mountains are the steepest mountains in the world"!
Takao M.
Hi, Mohammed and Hanah. Thank you for your nice review. I really enjoyed travelling with you. You were so considerate and sent your luggage to your hotel beforehand. You also told me that you were ready to go after lunch. Those things made our trip go so smoothly. I appreciate your kindness. I’m sure Mt. Fuji will smile at you today. Have a nice trip. Best regards, Takao Mizushima
$165/ per group
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